A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 621069 Details
Epoch: 28 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 621114 epoch_slot_no: 16314 block_no: 621039 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1323 time: 2018-02-14 16:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x85564cc4411d47616e021288078687b5825ba544562fde70ae471b2e4c98adfbBlock Operator
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